How do I know if I’m in a legit debt relief or debt settlement company or being scammed?
According to the FTC, a legitimate debt relief company will not charge up-front fees.
If you feel like you have been scammed and a debt relief or debt settlement company has charged you an up-front fee, that is illegal. Report it to the FTC immediately.
And the second thing is is no debt relief or debt settlement company will guarantee that your creditors will settle with you.
If you are in financial hardship and would like more information about debt relief or debt settlement, visit us on our website at Alleviatefinancial.com.
How Debt Relief and Debt Settlement Work?
Debt Relief and Debt Settlement is a negotiated agreement by which a creditor accepts less than the total amount owed to legally satisfy a debt.
Settlement programs typically last 24-48 months and are highly dependent on factors such as delinquency, creditor policies, the number of accounts, and the total dollar amount of the debt.
Debt settlement services have existed in some form since the advent of debt itself.
The modern industry has seen significant growth in the 21st century, largely due to the easing of lending requirements by financial institutions.
In addition, today’s borrowers are taking on significantly more debt than their parents had at a similar stage in life and are subsequently paying off that debt at a slower rate.
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These large debt loads and slower payoffs, coupled with today’s high-interest rates, mean that without intervention many borrowers could be paying off these loans for decades.
While there are a multitude of interwoven causes for these trends, industry experts point to increased access to larger amounts of credit coupled with a reduction in the social stigma of being in debt.
Potential clients speak with a certified debt specialist regarding their financial situation. The debt specialist evaluates the caller’s financial situation and suggests the optimal debt relief strategy. Clients choosing to enroll in our debt relief program are then guided through the enrollment process. Signed enrollment documents are processed and the new client receives a call from our team of dedicated account managers to welcome them to the program. Account managers are available 24/7 and remain in active communication with clients throughout the program. Our talented negotiations team begins working on client accounts immediately. When settlement offers are received they are first reviewed for accuracy and then presented to clients for approval. This process repeats until all client accounts have been settled.
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Your debts will be resolved in a few short years or even months so you can have a new beginning financially.
